Tarte Fake Awake Eye Highlight Pencil — Full Size Nude, Longwear & Vegan

tarte fake awake eye highlight is a twist-up gel highlighter pencil that brightens inner corners, waterline, brow bone, nose, and Cupid’s bow for instantly more open, rested-looking eyes.

Compact and easy to use, this full-size pencil glides on smoothly and blends with a built-in smudger to create subtle, natural illumination where you need it most. The gel-cream formula is available in nude (and white) to neutralize redness and reflect light, helping eyes appear larger and more refreshed without heavy makeup. It’s formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, and gluten, and is labeled vegan and cruelty-free.

How does this pencil brighten tired eyes quickly?

The creamy gel formula deposits a sheer, light-reflective shade that hides inner-rim darkness and lifts the look of the inner corner and waterline. Because it twists up, you get a precise application that can be blended instantly with the integrated smudger for a soft, natural finish.

• Twist-up mechanism for controlled, no-fuss application
• Gel-cream texture that glides without tugging
• Built-in smudger to blend and diffuse for a seamless look
• Sheer nude shade neutralizes inner rim discoloration

Is this safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers?

The formula is ophthalmologist-tested and formulated to be comfortable for delicate eye areas; many users who wear contacts report it works without irritation. It’s free from common irritants like parabens and sulfates, reducing the chance of sensitivity reactions.

• Ophthalmologist-tested and dermatologist-tested
• Designed for use on waterline, inner rim, and near lashes
• Suitable for contact lens wearers according to product testing
• Formulated without parabens, phthalates, and SLS

How long does the brightening effect last and how do I remove it?

The pencil is made for longwear performance, engineered to stay put throughout the day while resisting water and smudging. For removal, use your regular oil-based or makeup-removing cleanser to fully dissolve the gel formula without rubbing harshly.

• Longwear, water-resistant finish for extended wear
• Holds on the waterline and inner corner with minimal transfer
• Easily removed with standard oil or micellar cleansers
• Blendable for quick touch-ups and layering

How can I incorporate this into my daily makeup routine?

Use a slim line along the lower waterline to enlarge and brighten the eye, apply a tiny dot in inner corners for instant lift, or trace the brow bone and Cupid’s bow to highlight features. Its compact twist-up design makes it travel-friendly for midday refreshes.

• Inner corner dot to amplify light and openness
• Lower waterline sweep for an awake effect
• Subtle brow bone and nose highlight for balanced glow
• Built-in smudger blends for a soft, natural finish

Who is this for: Anyone who wants a quick, low-effort way to make eyes look more awake—ideal for busy mornings, travelers, or anyone seeking subtle brightening without heavy makeup. It’s well suited to users with sensitive eyes or contact lenses, plus people who prefer vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics. If you want a multiuse highlight in a portable twist-up pencil that targets inner rims, waterline, inner corners, brow bone, nose, and Cupid’s bow, this offers an accessible, everyday solution.

Ingredients

Please refer to product packaging for the most up to date list of ingredients and country of origin. Trimethylsiloxysilicate, dimethicone, synthetic wax, microcrystalline wax/cera microcristallina/cire microcristalline, calcium aluminum borosilicate, diisostearyl malate, isohexadecane, aluminum hydroxide, kaolin, silica, sorbitan isostearate, silica silylate, tin oxide, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).